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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Natalie Silverstein, a powerhouse in the world of service, Philanthropy, and family engagement. Natalie is an author, speaker, nonprofit …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Natalie Silverstein, a powerhouse in the world of service, philanthropy, and family engagement. Natalie is an author, speaker, nonprofit founder, and advocate for youth and family service. She wrote Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back and The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference, both of which provide practical ways for families to incorporate service into their lives. She is also the host of the award-winning podcast Simple Acts, Big Impact, where she celebrates young changemakers. Natalie shares her journey …

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Kathleen Smith, founder of MorphMom, a multimedia platform dedicated to educating, inspiring, empowering, and connecting women as they na…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Kathleen Smith, founder of MorphMom, a multimedia platform dedicated to educating, inspiring, empowering, and connecting women as they navigate their next chapters. After earning degrees from Holy Cross and Georgetown Law, Kathleen served as an assistant prosecutor before stepping away from her career to raise her children. She soon realized re-entering the workforce wasn’t as simple as she had hoped. This inspired her to create MorphMom, a space where women could share their journeys, support one another, and find inspiration to…

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Katie Greer, a trailblazing internet safety expert, keynote speaker, and mom of two. From her beginnings in law enforcement to becoming a…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Katie Greer, a trailblazing internet safety expert, keynote speaker, and mom of two. From her beginnings in law enforcement to becoming a sought-after authority on digital safety, Katie shares her journey of building a meaningful career while balancing motherhood and self-care. Katie began her career at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, creating programs to help families and schools navigate online safety. Featured in major outlets like USA Today and Time, she’s now pursuing a PhD in Criminology, focusing on teens an…

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Caryn Carruthers,  cookbook author, photographer, ceramicist, and health enthusiast. Caryn shares her journey from a high-powered care…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Caryn Carruthers,  cookbook author, photographer, ceramicist, and health enthusiast. Caryn shares her journey from a high-powered career in mechanical engineering to becoming a stay-at-home mom and creative entrepreneur.  With a passion for healthy living inspired by her personal challenges with food allergies, Caryn authors the blog Tasty and Free and is the creator of Smorgasbowl, a beautifully photographed cookbook that offers a roadmap for creating delicious, nutritious, and allergy-friendly meals. Caryn discusses her journ…

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Missy Tannen, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Boll & Branch, the luxury home goods company known for its award-winning 100% o…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Missy Tannen, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Boll & Branch, the luxury home goods company known for its award-winning 100% organic cotton sheets. From her roots as a third-grade teacher to building a renowned brand, Missy shares her journey of reinvention, Innovation, and balancing life as a mom of three. Missy reveals how her attention to detail and commitment to sustainability shaped Boll & Branch’s iconic sheets and drove her vision for ethical production. She also opens up about the challenges of entrepreneur…

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Jo Piazza, international bestselling author, acclaimed podcast creator, and mom of three feral children. Jo’s books, including The Si…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Jo Piazza, international bestselling author, acclaimed podcast creator, and mom of three feral children. Jo’s books, including The Sicilian Inheritance, We Are Not Like Them, and How to Be Married, have been published internationally and optioned for film and TV. She’s also the creative force behind podcasts like Under the Influence, which explores the influencer Economy, and Committed, featuring stories about modern Relationships. Jo shares her unique perspective on how she dedicates those precious 6 hours a day to work when…

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by visionary storyteller and mom, Christine Swanson, a multiple award-winning director recognized for her powerful and heartfelt filmmakin…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by visionary storyteller and mom, Christine Swanson, a multiple award-winning director recognized for her powerful and heartfelt filmmaking. Christine Swanson, a Detroit native, earned a BA from Notre Dame and an MFA in film from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she was recognized as one of its most promising filmmakers. Her career includes developing and directing projects for major studios such as HBO, Lionsgate, BET Films, and Warner Bros. Tune in as Sharon and Christine delve into the challenges of balancing motherhood with…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Nancy Travis, actress and mom who is creating her next chapter. Nancy Travis has built a long and versatile career in film, televisio…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Nancy Travis, actress and mom who is creating her next chapter. Nancy Travis has built a long and versatile career in film, television and theater with roles that include ‘Last Man Standing’, ‘Three Men and a Baby’, ‘The Kominsky Method,’ the cult classic ‘So I Married an Axe Murderer' and Hallmark’s ‘Ride’, among many others. On Broadway, Nancy performed in Brighton Beach Memoirs and I’m Not Rappaport.  Newer projects include Grosse Pointe Garden Society on NBC and Amazon’s El Gato.  She balances her …

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Kay Paschal, entrepreneur, early childhood educator and author. After leaving a corporate career to raise her two  sons, Kay and her …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Kay Paschal, entrepreneur, early childhood educator and author. After leaving a corporate career to raise her two  sons, Kay and her husband founded a preschool in Atlanta…with no previous early childhood experience…what could go wrong…which expanded to two locations, and thrived for over 25 years.  Kay served on the Georgia Child Care Association Board, contributed parenting articles to local publications, and wrote her book entitled Insert Giggle Giggle – Laughing Your Way Through Raising Kids and Running a Business.…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Heidi Johnson, nonprofit founder, author, host of the Charity Matters podcast and a mom dedicated to making a difference in the world …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Heidi Johnson, nonprofit founder, author, host of the Charity Matters podcast and a mom dedicated to making a difference in the world through her charitable work. Join Sharon and Heidi as they discuss how a personal tragedy motivated Heidi to dedicate her life to serving others, the importance of introducing children to philanthropy, modeling charitable behavior and the physical and emotional benefits of helping others. Tune in to be inspired by Heidi's journey of turning her pain into her passion and purpose, and discover how …

In this “Expert Episode” of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Erica Humbert, a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner and owner of Optimized Life Health, a medical practice that specializ…

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In this “Expert Episode” of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Erica Humbert, a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner and owner of Optimized Life Health, a medical practice that specializes in 1 on 1 care and finding the root cause of common problems in all areas of women’s health and wellness.  Erica is the kind of women’s advocate we need.   She understands WHY we’re exhausted, WHY we have trouble losing weight, WHY we aren’t sleeping well, WHY our hormones are out of whack, and what we can do to get our act together NOW for optimized health going forward.  Erica tre…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Melissa Dean, homeschooling mom, midwife and founder of  Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center, in Los Gatos, CA. As a functional and …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Melissa Dean, homeschooling mom, midwife and founder of  Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center, in Los Gatos, CA. As a functional and integrative medicine practitioner, Melissa combines her expertise in women's health with her midwife practice. She provides care with an emphasis on holistic health modalities to bring wellness to women in every stage of their health journey,  including childbirth, transition to motherhood and beyond. Melissa’s expertise has been featured in leading publications such as The Bump, Today’s Pare…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Amanda Parton who took a career pause to "mother her brood", entered the world of competitive ballroom dance and followed a lifelong p…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Amanda Parton who took a career pause to "mother her brood", entered the world of competitive ballroom dance and followed a lifelong passion of home design to start her own business. Amanda Parton grew up in a mining town in West Yorkshire, England. Her career trajectory took her to London at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, to Singapore to be Creative Director of Ogilvy 1 and finally to the United States where she took a career pause to “mother her brood”. As her kids got older, Amanda, like so many SAHM’s who are looking to …

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Melissa Llarena:  Author, imagination coach and podcast host. Melissa, a multi-hyphenated mom to 3 high energy boys, is also a contri…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Melissa Llarena:  Author, imagination coach and podcast host. Melissa, a multi-hyphenated mom to 3 high energy boys, is also a contributor to Forbes Women articles that have garnered over 4 million views. She is the host of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast (formerly Unimaginable Wellness podcast) for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who are also moms.  Melissa is a beacon of inspiration for moms who want to integrate creativity and resilience into their lives. As an imagination coach, she blends managing a business…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Samantha Danielle, a Nashville native and mother of three teens, who advocates for women's empowerment and self-care through her platf…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Samantha Danielle, a Nashville native and mother of three teens, who advocates for women's empowerment and self-care through her platform samanthadanielle.com and on social media. As a blogger, content creator, and keynote speaker, she shares personal stories and practical tips, guiding women through motherhood and self discovery while emphasizing the importance of self-care, joy, and purpose. Join Sharon and Samantha as they discuss overcoming Trauma, starting over, why moms need to put themselves on their own to-do list, supe…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Amy Schmidt - Best-selling author, speaker, podcast host and “Beyond 50” visionary. Amy Schmidt is an award winning television and…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Amy Schmidt - Best-selling author, speaker, podcast host and “Beyond 50” visionary. Amy Schmidt is an award winning television and podcast host, best-selling author, TEDx Speaker, motivational speaker, confidence, reinvention & parenting media expert, and founder of the brands, Fearlessly Facing Fifty™ and Your Confidence Connector. She was nominated to the Inaugural Forbes 50 over 50 - Women shattering age and gender norms, 2021 list. In May, 2021 she also became the CEO and Founder of Meant For More. Transformative event…

In this ‘flipped’ episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is interviewed by former podcast guest and best-selling author, Lee Woodruff (catch Lee’s episode here: https://www.momtomore.com/p…

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In this ‘flipped’ episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is interviewed by former podcast guest and best-selling author, Lee Woodruff (catch Lee’s episode here: https://www.momtomore.com/podcast/episode-8-lee-woodruff) Sharon Macey is a mom, wife, content creator, blogger, speaker and host of the Mom to MORE podcast. She created the Mom To MORE™ community for women rediscovering themselves beyond motherhood, sharing the multi-faceted, diverse and often untold stories of moms and their personal transformations.. Sharon enjoyed a successful career as an award-winning copywriter and…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Zibby Owens, award-winning podcaster, best-selling author, bookstore owner, publisher and CEO who has been called the “Literary Fair…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Zibby Owens, award-winning podcaster, best-selling author, bookstore owner, publisher and CEO who has been called the “Literary Fairy Godmother” of the book world. Her remarkable journey that started as a stay-at-home-mom is beyond inspiring. Zibby, like most moms, wears many hats.  She is the award-winning podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books; CEO of Zibby Media, (aka: The Zibby-Verse) which includes the publishing house Zibby Books, a book club, retreats, classes & events; and is the proud owner of Zibby�…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Maryfran Klein, former stay-at-home-mom and Founder of MF Kookies™. Maryfran hung up her high heels after a 20+ year career with Eli…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Maryfran Klein, former stay-at-home-mom and Founder of MF Kookies™. Maryfran hung up her high heels after a 20+ year career with Elite Models to raise her 3 children. As in any moms life, unexpected challenges always present themselves and Maryfran was no different, with 2 of her children requiring medical interventions.   She was grateful to be able to be with her kids during these challenging times. She started baking her own chocolate chip cookies as a sweet treat for her family, and overtime everyone became convinced that…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Dr. Hilary Berger, former SAHM and Founder of Work Like a Mother®. Dr. Hilary S. Berger is deeply passionate about helping women thri…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Dr. Hilary Berger, former SAHM and Founder of Work Like a Mother®. Dr. Hilary S. Berger is deeply passionate about helping women thrive, offering a unique career counseling perspective tailored to the realities of a mother’s life.  She is the founder of Work Like A Mother® and the creator of an award-winning career counseling method integrating careers, motherhood and Mental Health. She is a practicing psychotherapist, a holistic career therapist and a licensed professional counselor. For over 25 years she has passionately …

In this “Expert Episode” of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Dr. Jennifer Guttman, Clinical Psychologist and author of Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Dr. G…

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In this “Expert Episode” of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Dr. Jennifer Guttman, Clinical Psychologist and author of Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Dr. Guttman tells us that our society tends to put happiness on a pedestal-it’s everyone’s ultimate goal and is even enshrined in our Declaration of Independence.  But what happens if happiness is the wrong goal? Happiness is an emotion...not a state of being. It is not enough to soldier us through life’s challenging moments like losing a job, or when a child is ill.  Meanwhile, 40% of people w…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Makensi Gage, mom of 3 and author of “It’s a NO From Me: A People Pleaser’s Guide To Freedom(ish)” As a recovering peopl…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Makensi Gage, mom of 3 and author of “It’s a NO From Me: A People Pleaser’s Guide To Freedom(ish)” As a recovering people pleaser and after years of being the "yes" girl, Makensi is learning that doing it all is overrated. Focusing on her personal Growth doesn't come easy and yes, she complains.  In her life, the laundry piles up, the toilets aren't always clean, her kids fight, and dinner is rarely homemade. In her book, “It’s a NO From Me..A People Pleaser’s Guide To Freedom(ish)”, Makensi identifies the…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Sean Pitt, a single mom who bootstrapped her way from adversity to success. Sean’s personal reinvention, years in the making, …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Sean Pitt, a single mom who bootstrapped her way from adversity to success. Sean’s personal reinvention, years in the making, allows her to live a life of purpose and strong faith.  She started as a Nurse’s Assistant and had an epiphany that led her to cosmetology school. She is now a Senior Stylist at Salon Dada in Westport CT. Join Sharon and Sean as they discuss personal growth through motherhood, the power of choice and encouragement when raising children, and the importance of continuing on when the inevitable ro…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Lea Porter, Luxury Realtor in Los Angeles. Prior to having a family, Lea Porter, had a multi-dimensional background as a financi…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Lea Porter, Luxury Realtor in Los Angeles. Prior to having a family, Lea Porter, had a multi-dimensional background as a financial analyst at Xerox and TRW, as a Real Estate investor and as a realtor. She holds a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Cal State University/Los Angeles. She remains actively involved in many professional associations including Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), Chief Executives' Organization, American Israel Political Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Cedars-Sinai Board…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Deb Perkins, Founder and CEO of Broad of Directors, the company that teaches early-stage entrepreneurs how to build the type of …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Deb Perkins, Founder and CEO of Broad of Directors, the company that teaches early-stage entrepreneurs how to build the type of company that gets funded.   A 3X entrepreneur, 2X Intrapreneur, consultant, and digital educator with 20+ years of experience as a founder, co-founder, board member, advisor or founding team member, Deb has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs in almost every industry. Deb graduated from Vanderbilt University and attended the Marketing Management segment of Columbia University’s Executive MBA…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Lee Woodruff, mother of four, best-selling author, multi-platform journalist, executive media trainer, philanthropist and wife o…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Lee Woodruff, mother of four, best-selling author, multi-platform journalist, executive media trainer, philanthropist and wife of ABC’s News Anchor Bob Woodruff. Lee shares her parenting Wisdom with grace and humor on a host of universal mom and family related topics.. Lee and Bob garnered critical acclaim for their frank and compelling account of how their lives came together, were blown apart, and miraculously put back together again following Bob’s roadside bomb injury in Iraq in their co-authored, #1 New York Times…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Natalie Friscia Pancetti, former SAHM, mom-master of reinvention and author of “This Too…”.  Natalie has studied human be…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Natalie Friscia Pancetti, former SAHM, mom-master of reinvention and author of “This Too…”.  Natalie has studied human behavior and habits for almost 20 years - as a teacher, tutor and real Estate agent. She holds a BS in Marketing with a minor in Psychology and a Master of Education. Her passions are her family, her dog, walking, writing and living with a faith-filled positive attitude.  Her dad always taught her to not sweat the small stuff and to cherish the sweet spots in life as they all pass too quickly.  Wi…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Joan Hornig, Founder and CEO of Joan Hornig Jewelry - Philanthropy is Beautiful® and Pavé The Way® Joan began her career as a…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Joan Hornig, Founder and CEO of Joan Hornig Jewelry - Philanthropy is Beautiful® and Pavé The Way® Joan began her career as a professional fundraiser for Harvard University and Columbia Business School before spending 19 years on Wall Street. Since 2003, Joan has combined her love of jewelry and design, business skills and experience with non-profit organizations as Founder and CEO of her philanthropically-driven companies, Joan Hornig Jewelry - Philanthropy is Beautiful® and Pavé The Way®.   Philanthropy is Beauti…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Myra Glazer. Myra Glazer married young and was a SAHM when there were few other choices for women of her generation. She is her …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Myra Glazer. Myra Glazer married young and was a SAHM when there were few other choices for women of her generation. She is her family’s matriarch and trusted Nana and advisor to her beloved 8 grandchildren. While raising her 3 girls, she did all the mom-things stay-at-home-moms do:  Volunteering at her kids' schools, Girl Scout Leader, serving as President of the PTA and sitting on an astounding number of boards.  Myra served as a highly successful fundraiser for local hospitals and numerous organizations and nonprofi…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Melani Lust, the award-winning visionary artist behind Melani Lust Photography. Originally from San Diego, Melani came to New Yo…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Melani Lust, the award-winning visionary artist behind Melani Lust Photography. Originally from San Diego, Melani came to New York to pursue dance and was accepted into the prestigious Alvin Ailey School of Dance. After dancing both commercially and Off-Broadway, she realized show business was not for her.  Melani went to NYU to major in Math and interned one summer in Finance where she realized she was bored out of her mind. She went back to NYU and changed her major to Art History, receiving both her BA and MA. Melani w…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Alison Bruhn, the mom of the mother-daughter duo who founded The Style That Binds Us -  the original next-generation women’s …

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Alison Bruhn, the mom of the mother-daughter duo who founded The Style That Binds Us -  the original next-generation women’s media company and community. Alison is a national style and image consultant based in New York City with clients across the country. Alison reinvented herself in her 50s when she studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and later co-founded The Style That Binds Us with her daughter, Delia Folk. The purpose of her work is to empower women through creating a visual brand and transf…

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guests Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, founders of the non-profit Filling In The Blanks which fights childhood hunger by providing chi…

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In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guests Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, founders of the non-profit Filling In The Blanks which fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends.  In 2013, Knight and Kramer created Filling In The Blanks, which has now expanded to include over 100 sites, including schools, after school programs, and camps throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties and has delivered over 2 million weekend meals to children in low income households. These two multidimensional moms created something so essential in…

In the debut episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Ellen Friedlander. Originally from Upstate New York, Ellen has lived a life of creativity, movement and reinvention. She ha…

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In the debut episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Ellen Friedlander. Originally from Upstate New York, Ellen has lived a life of creativity, movement and reinvention. She has lived in numerous cities across the United States, as well as fifteen years abroad in Hong Kong where she raised her two children. After moving back to the States with her kids and becoming an empty-nester, Ellen moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue her lifelong dream of being an artist. Ellen’s career has seen international success as a result of her unwavering commitment to her craft and …